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Speaker manufacturer Klipsch had revealed a pair of upcoming headsets designed specifically for gaming. The company will offer two models beginning next month: the wired KG-200 line for $130, as well as the wireless KG-300 for $200. The KG-200 includes 40-millimeter drivers, as well as Fidelity, Combat, Stealth, and Sport …

Halo developer 343 Industries has hired professional gamer Eric Hewitt. Team Beyondreports Hewitt, aka "GH057ayame,"has joined the studio in a yet to be revealed capacity. Hewitt previously competed in professional gaming events with Team Carbon. Though Hewitt has never worked on the Halo franchise in an official sense, his credentials …

Halo studio turns to its fan base for talent

Call of Duty: Ghost’s upcoming Onslaught DLC pack will arrive later this month and allow players to assume the role of Halloween’s Michael Myers, developer Infinity Ward has announced. The studio confirmed the DLC in a series of teases yesterday, revealing that the content will land on January 28th. The …

Former spokesperson heads to sports camera maker GoPro after 14 year stint in games

Console sales 'fresh air,' but government still looking to 'block flies and mosquitoes'

The retailer’s flagship store closes its doors today for the last time after 30 years. HMV’s 150 Oxford Street store had been the world’s biggest music store, but new owner Hilco has opted to close the site in favour of a smaller location, which will be based at 363 Oxford …

Qualcomm's Julian Harris on why the second screen could have a big future, and how Smart TV can lead the revolution

The sale of games consoles may have green lit in China, but the market will still be heavily regulated. That’s according to Bloomberg which says that China’s Ministry of Culture will be responsible for drafting new rules on video-game consoles” following the lifting of the 14-year old ban on their …

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